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Tavares, FL vs Tamarac, FL

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- Tamarac spends 18.9% more per student than Tavares.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% higher in Tamarac than in Tavares. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tamarac had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tavares
 Tavares, FLTamarac, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,723$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,190  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,249$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7214573
 Students per Counselor472  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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Over 15 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Over 19 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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Reviews for Tamarac    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The best time of the year in South Florida is between October and February. Usually it's not too hot, not too cold. Daytime temps average in the mid 70's to 80's.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great all year, even if too hot at  More

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Over 19 years ago

Tamarac is just north of Fort Lauderdale. Although a very nice area,like everywhere else in South Florida, housing costs have climbed over the last 2 years. Rental  More

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